How To Fix VIP_MESSAGES068 - Customizing not maintained for Auto Assign

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIP_MESSAGES - Messages for VIP-ERP Communication

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Customizing not maintained for Auto Assign

What causes this issue?

No metadata Customizing exists for automatic assignment

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain metadata Customizing specified in the Customizing activity
<LB>Settings for Visual Instance Planner </>under <LB>Logistics -
General -> Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) -> Visual Enterprise
Planner -> Visual Instance Planner</> for the .rh file.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VIP_MESSAGES068 - Customizing not maintained for Auto Assign ?

  The SAP error message VIP_MESSAGES068, which states "Customizing not maintained for Auto Assign," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an issue with the configuration settings related to automatic assignment processes. This error is often encountered in modules like SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) when the system is unable to find the necessary customizing settings for auto-assignment of certain objects, such as leads, opportunities, or sales orders.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The most common cause of this error is that the necessary customizing settings for auto-assignment have not been maintained in the system. This could be due to incomplete configuration or the settings not being activated.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: If the customizing settings exist but are incorrectly configured, the system may not be able to utilize them properly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from another system and the transport was incomplete or failed, this could also lead to the error.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the customizing settings, which can lead to this error being displayed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings for auto-assignment in the relevant module (e.g., CRM, SD).
  Ensure that all necessary settings are maintained, including assignment rules, criteria, and any other related configurations.
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing Settings: 
  
  If you find that certain settings are missing, you will need to create or maintain them according to your business requirements. This may involve defining assignment rules, criteria, and other parameters.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests: 
  
  If the settings were supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure they were successfully imported. If not, you may need to re-transport the necessary customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and maintain the customizing settings. You may need to work with your security team to resolve any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining auto-assignment settings for your particular module.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the auto-assignment functionality works as expected without triggering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on customizing settings for auto-assignment in your specific SAP module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the VIP_MESSAGES068 error in your SAP system.